On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Tagul is an online word cloud generator that allows users to create unique and colorful word art designs with no prior experience necessary. Tagul allows users to download or print their creations and even choose the layout of the word art including importing pictures. Users can also customize font style, font direction, font color, repetition of words, background color, and even place emphasis on the words that should stand out most in a design. Another great feature is the ability to import words individually or in paragraph form.
Tagul is completely free to use but does require users to create a login and password for an account. Tagul also has a paid version but the only difference is the ability to download higher quality images for commercial use without attribution to Tagul.com. Tagul is completely ad free and allows various ways of sharing content. Tagul users can choose if their creations are private, public, or shared with the Tagul community. There is also an option to share your word art via Twitter, Google+, Facebook, email, or through a link.
Unfortunately, Tagul does not offer a specific section for teachers and students but it would still be very useful in the classroom. Both students and teachers could benefit from using Tagul and there is no questionable content. Any student who could navigate to the Internet and import words could utilize Tagul. The best age range use would be from the middle to high school levels.
Educational Uses of Site
The educational uses of Tagul and word cloud generators in general are endless.
Students/Teachers could use Tagul in the following ways:
Improve vocabulary for a certain content area
Create self/peer assessments
Familiarize with peers or the classroom
Help introduce a new topic
Illustrate thoughts or views
Gage understanding of content
Create a "get-to-know" you activity
As a motivational tool
Review of Site
Recently, I have switched my word cloud generator from Wordle to Tagul. My students and I have loved it. Tagul allows students and teachers so many more options when creating their word art. As I mentioned in the description, you can customize font shape, color, size, and layout. Additionally, the overall shape can be chosen by students from Tagul layouts or customized by importing pictures. It is free to use and offers the ability to share via the Internet, by printing, or by downloading the created image. Though you must create an account in Tagul, the features and options far surpass Wordle or any similar word art generators.
Unit 6.2A Assignment
On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Student Name:
John McDonaldTitle of Site:
Tagul - Word Cloud ArtURL:
http://www.tagul.comDescription of Site:
Tagul is an online word cloud generator that allows users to create unique and colorful word art designs with no prior experience necessary. Tagul allows users to download or print their creations and even choose the layout of the word art including importing pictures. Users can also customize font style, font direction, font color, repetition of words, background color, and even place emphasis on the words that should stand out most in a design. Another great feature is the ability to import words individually or in paragraph form.Tagul is completely free to use but does require users to create a login and password for an account. Tagul also has a paid version but the only difference is the ability to download higher quality images for commercial use without attribution to Tagul.com. Tagul is completely ad free and allows various ways of sharing content. Tagul users can choose if their creations are private, public, or shared with the Tagul community. There is also an option to share your word art via Twitter, Google+, Facebook, email, or through a link.
Unfortunately, Tagul does not offer a specific section for teachers and students but it would still be very useful in the classroom. Both students and teachers could benefit from using Tagul and there is no questionable content. Any student who could navigate to the Internet and import words could utilize Tagul. The best age range use would be from the middle to high school levels.
Educational Uses of Site
The educational uses of Tagul and word cloud generators in general are endless.Students/Teachers could use Tagul in the following ways:
Review of Site
Recently, I have switched my word cloud generator from Wordle to Tagul. My students and I have loved it. Tagul allows students and teachers so many more options when creating their word art. As I mentioned in the description, you can customize font shape, color, size, and layout. Additionally, the overall shape can be chosen by students from Tagul layouts or customized by importing pictures. It is free to use and offers the ability to share via the Internet, by printing, or by downloading the created image. Though you must create an account in Tagul, the features and options far surpass Wordle or any similar word art generators.